According to an arrest affidavit, police were called to the 2200 block of Pocahontas around 10 p.m. Monday for reports of a possible rape. Police said when they arrived they found Fort kneeling behind the victim, who got away from him and told police he was trying to rape her.

The victim told police she had screamed for help and tried to get away from Fort, but was only able to escape when police showed up.

Detectives said Fort told them he tried to pay the victim for sex. He was booked into the parish jail.